Amber Phantom vs Bald-faced Hornet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Amber Phantom | Bald-faced Hornet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Haetera piera | Dolichovespula maculata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Riodinidae | Vespidae |
| Size | 55-65 mm wingspan | 15-20 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | South America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Amber Phantom
Largely transparent wings with small amber patches and pink-ringed eyespots. Floats through dark forest understory like a ghost.
Did You Know?
Its nearly invisible wings make it almost undetectable as it drifts through dim forest shade.
Bald-faced Hornet
A large black and white social wasp that builds impressive football-sized paper nests in trees and on buildings. Despite its name, it is not a true hornet but a yellowjacket relative.
Did You Know?
Bald-faced hornets can squirt venom from their stinger into the eyes of nest intruders, causing temporary blindness and intense pain.